United Continental announced that the company has reached tentative agreements on new joint collective bargaining agreements with the International Association of Machinists for the fleet service, passenger service and storekeeper workgroups at the United, Continental, Continental Micronesia and MileagePlus subsidiaries. The agreements are subject to ratification by IAM members. The agreements cover more than 28,000 United employees.
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